How to style your look if you love wearing colour

The rule is to break the rules

When Yves Saint Laurent first paired navy blue with black, it caused a stir in Paris; yet today, you wouldn’t think twice before doing it. Before anything is done and executed well, it almost seems impossible. How do you rework done-to-death colour pairings without making a faux pas?

From the days of colour blocking, the collective colour palette has now evolved to one that is making unorthodox combinations. Lavender can sit next to mint and caramel while red and yellow have lost their ‘primary’ tags to become the talking point of an outfit. It’s a brave new world out there—one where you can marry the unlikeliest of hues for maximum effect. Follow our guide for inspiration.